Step 1: Apply online & pay your initial fees.
Fill out our quick online application here.
Initial fees include:
Application Fee:
Homestay Application Fee:
$150
$100
(required for all students)
(homestay students only)
Initial Fees for I-20
You may request an invoice for your initial fees by clicking this link.
Step 2: Submit a copy of your passport.
Submit a copy of your passport data page (the page with your name, date of birth, etc.). You can email us a scan or picture of your passport by clicking this link.
Step 3: Submit financial documentation.
Send Agape a copy of a bank statement showing that you have at least $5,140 USD for each 9-week session at Agape that you would like to study. It is helpful if you include the balance of your account in American dollars (USD).
If the bank statement belongs to someone who is not in your immediate family (parent or sibling), and he/she will be supporting you during your studies in the U.S., then we will also need a sponsor letter. An example can be provided by contacting info@aeliusa.com.
When you have successfully completed steps 1-3 above, you should receive your I-20 from Agape within 5-7 business days.
Step 4: Schedule your visa interview appointment.
Once you have received your I-20 form, you must apply for a student visa (DS-160, $185) and make an interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate. It is very important to schedule an interview as soon as possible, because the waiting time can be several weeks or even months. You can find instructions to schedule an appointment on the U.S. embassy website.
Important: Before you go to the embassy or consulate, please about how to prepare for the interview.
Step 5: Pay the SEVIS fee.
All students who want to enter the United States with a student (F-1) visa must remember to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee ($350 USD) at least three business days before going to their visa interview. You can find more information about the SEVIS fee by clicking this link. Each student must pay this fee directly to SEVIS. Agape will not accept any money from students for it. You can pay your SEVIS fee by clicking this link.
If you have any questions or need more information, please e-mail info@aeliusa.com.